Without Corona, we, the board members, would all now be full of adrenaline working on the final preparations: each with his own “to do” lists and together with the common questions. Will the teams come? What will the weather do? How is the presale going? Grandstands are built, the VIP gallery is erected, the fan […]
Author Archives: Dennis Duin
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Dear people, The measures regarding the coronavirus infection risk are far-reaching and have major implications. Tonight, Prime Minister Rutte informed the Dutch people at a press conference that regulations should be tightened even more. Until June 1, all events will be canceled. Aware of its responsibility, the HWH board has decided that Baseball Week Haarlem […]
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The 30th edition of Baseball Week Haarlem (June 26-July 5) will be played with five teams. In addition to the Netherlands, Cuba, defending champion Japan, Germany and Taiwan are coming to Haarlem. The intention was to complete the field of participants with a strong American team, but it did not succeed despite all efforts. “We […]
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The fun splashed off last Tuesday. The organizers of the 30th (anniversary) edition of Baseball Week Haarlem had invited sponsors and partners to a Kick-Off meeting at catering partner Villa Westend in the Velserbroek area. An update meeting what will happen this summer. The much-needed enthusiasm was there, as a fine turnout filled the organizing […]
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The Ibis Style Haarlem City Hotel is 2020 once again the official player hotel for the participating teams of the 30th edition of the Haarlem Baseball Week. Chairman Guus van Dee and general manager Andre Aaij of Ibis Style City Hotel shake hands after signing the contract. The Ibis Styles City Hotel has been rented […]
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It was full house last Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Haarlem 2020 Baseball Week partner meeting at Villa-Westend. While enjoying a delicious snack and drink, the (future) partners received an update from the organizing committee on the current state of affairs as well as plans for the anniversary edition to be held from Friday, June […]
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Baseball Week Haarlem 2020 organizers have added Cuba to the field of participants for the anniversary edition. In addition to Cuba, defending champion Japan, Germany, Taiwan and the Netherlands make up the tournament’s strong lineup. Negotiations are still underway with several U.S. college teams to complete the field of participants in the 30th edition with […]
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Fortunately, our president is also very good at shaking hands. Yet another partner for Baseball Week. Chairman Guus van Dee and Rein Braaksma of Collo Architects shook hands. A partnership that stands like a house. About Collo Architects Collo Architects is a studio of enthusiastic and skilled architects/builders working primarily in the private sector. However, […]
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We regularly get asked as an organization: how strong are the teams participating in Baseball Week? Our starting point is and always will be: as strong as possible and from multiple continents. This has worked well in past editions. To give an example, the aim is always to get a good team on the field […]
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The first and second editions of the Haarlem Baseball Week in 1961 and 1963, respectively, were successful events. The organization can look back with a good feeling, but also looks right ahead, because a tradition is born and so plans must be made for a third tournament. And there will be. Not after two years, […]